Fabric For Fashion: The Complete Guide is the only book specifically for fashion
designers to explain the behavior and properties of different fabrics. Fashion
design is largely determined by how the fabrics work, move, feel and look. The m
ost successful fashion designers are those who understand their materials, who m
atch design skill with technical knowledge.
This book bridges that gap by prov
iding a mix of practical information and industry vocabulary, visually examining
generic fabric types, discussing the characteristics of fabrics and showing how
to exploit materials to push the boundaries of design.
With stunning color ph
otographs that show how fashion designers, both past and present, have worked wi
th fabrics, the book's prime objective is to stimulate creative exploration of t
he relationship of fabrics to fashion.
